Family Dollar Stores Recalls Over 19,000 Heaters Due To Fire Hazards

May 10, 2013

Families rely on household appliances to help them perform tasks or keep their living spaces comfortable. However, products that are improperly manufactured or designed defectively can pose serious risks to consumers. Earlier this month, LEM Products Distribution issued a recall of their 5-Tray Food Dehydrator. After the company received two reports of fan failure that resulted in fire, LEM Products recalled 14,600 dehydrators.

The portable heaters, which are about 10 inches wide, 25 inches tall, and 9 inches deep, have a power light, a caution light, and warnings regarding fire, high temperature, and shock. The heater is encased in white metal and features a plastic top with two dials that select the heat level and turn the heater power to 750 or 1500 watts. Consumers can also check the bottom of the heater for model number “H-5232” and the words “Optimus” and “Quartz Heater.”